vsx_util add_member

Description

Adds a new Cluster Member to a VSX Cluster and pushes the VSX Cluster configuration to the new VSX Cluster Member.

Important - Before you run the vsx_util commands:

  • Back up the VSX environment. See sk100395: How to backup and restore VSX gateway.

  • You must close all SmartConsole clients. Failure to do so may result in a database lock error.

  • On a Multi-Domain Security Management Server, you must switch to the context of the Main Domain Management Server that manages the VSX Gateway / VSX Cluster object.

    Use the command "mdsenv <IP Address or Name of Domain Management Server>".

Syntax

vsx_util add_member

Required Input

  • The applicable VSX Cluster object.

  • Name of the new VSX Cluster Member.

  • IP address for the management interface.

  • IP address for the synchronization interface.

  • The one-time Activation Key (SIC activation key)

Comments

  • Execute the command and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • After the command adds a new Cluster Member to the management database, the command prompts you to reconfigure the new VSX Cluster Member (to push the VSX Cluster configuration to it).

    • If you enter "y" to reconfigure the new VSX Cluster Member at this time, then the vsx_util reconfigure operation starts automatically on the new VSX Cluster Member.

      Important - You must reboot the new VSX Cluster Member after the reconfigure operation finishes.

    • If you enter "n" to cancel the reconfigure operation on the new VSX Cluster Member at this time, then later you must manually run the vsx_util reconfigure command for the new VSX Cluster Member.